Identifying Friendships
This is a sign of a real friendship, where you feel comfortable being yourself without fear of judgment.
a) Acceptance b) Popularity c) Agreement
a) Acceptance
Reel friendships can sometimes create unrealistic expectations about how friendships should be, especially regarding this.
a) Loyalty b) Conflict Resolution c) Communication
Conflict Resolution
This is often mistaken for loyalty in unhealthy friendships.
a) Blind support b) Empathy c) Honesty
a) Blind support
A friend says “I was just joking” after repeatedly making personal jokes that hurt you. They are likely showing:
a) Humor issues
b) Immaturity
c) Gaslighting
d) social awkwardness
c) Gaslighting
This is the act of understanding and sharing the feelings of another person. Is it: a) Sympathy b) Empathy c) Apathy d) Antipathy?
Empathy
This is often simplified in reel friendships, making it seem easier than it is in real life.
a) Forgiveness b) Revenge c) Grudges
Forgiveness
What is a red flag in a friendship regarding gossip?
a) Never sharing personal information b) Always talking negatively about other people behind their backs c) Being open and honest about your feelings d) Respecting other people's privacy
Always talking negatively about other people behind their backs
You always feel drained or anxious after hanging out with a certain friend. This is a sign of:
a) Social burnout
b) Emotional toxicity
c) Low energy days
d) Being introverted
b) Emotional toxicity
Name three key differences between a real friendship and a reel friendship.
Depth of connection, level of trust, physical presence, emotional support, longevity.
Unlike in real life, reel friendships sometimes ignore this when friends fight or separate.
a) Time apart
b) Emotional processing
c) Texting habits
b) Emotional processing
A friend who consistently puts you down and makes you feel bad about yourself is displaying what?
a) Healthy competition b) Emotional abuse c) Constructive criticism d) Playful
b) Emotional abuse
A friend only contacts you when they need something. This suggests:
a) Transactional b) Conditional c) Self-serving
b) Conditional
What is it called when people act differently in groups than they would alone?
a) Conformity
b) Peer pressure
c) Mob mentality
d) Social identity theory
c) Mob mentality
Explain the dangers of relying solely on reel friendships for emotional support.
Lack of genuine connection, potential for manipulation, and absence of physical presence.
What is "vulnerability" in a real friendship?
a) Showing weakness and insecurity
b) Being open and honest about your feelings and experiences
c) Hiding your true self from your friend
d) Always appearing strong and confident
b) Being open and honest about your feelings and experiences
A friend who always “forgets” your plans, but never forgets theirs, is showing:
a) Memory issues
b) Priority imbalance
c) Unintentional neglect
d) Situational self-centeredness
b) Priority imbalance
You’ve had a disagreement, but your friend calmly talks it through without blame or drama. This shows:
a) Conflict regulation through respect
b) Mature emotional negotiation
c) Emotional safety during rupture
d) Resilient communication skills
c) Emotional safety during rupture
A friend pressures you to keep secrets that make you uncomfortable or go against your values.
a) Forced loyalty through ethical compromise
b) Misguided expectation of confidentiality
c) Privacy distortion under peer influence
d) Boundary erosion through emotional leverage
d) Boundary erosion through emotional leverage
When a friend is happy for your success without comparing it to theirs, this reflects:
a) Non-competitive emotional grounding
b) Unconditional positive regard
c) Self-esteem-based loyalty
d) Detached pride through emotional balance
b) Unconditional positive regard
A friend gives you gifts but expects loyalty, secrets, and obedience in return. This is:
a) Transactional affection disguised as generosity
b) A misunderstood expression of emotional dependency
c) Conditional kindness masked as love
d) Psychological control using perceived obligation
d) Psychological control using perceived obligation